Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 cup

Peanut Butter

smooth & crunchy

1 cup

All Purpose Flour

0.5 cup

Sugar

powdered

0.25 tsp

Baking Powder

0.25 tsp

Baking Soda

4 tbsp

Milk

Step 1
~5 min

Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 2
~5 min

Set aside the flour mixture.

Step 3
~5 min

In a wide bowl, cream peanut butter for 3-4 minutes using a hand mixer at minimum speed.

Step 4
~5 min

Add powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk, then cream the mixture again for 3 minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

Gradually add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix at low speed until well blended.

Step 6
~5 min

Use hands to gently form a dough.

Step 7
~5 min

If the dough is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Divide the dough into medium lemon-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet.

Step 9
~5 min

Using a fork, make a criss-cross pattern on each cookie.

Step 10
~5 min

Leave enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet.

Step 11
~5 min

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 12
~5 min

Bake until the edges turn slightly golden brown, approximately 13-14 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

Cool the cookies completely to achieve a crunchy texture.

Step 14
~5 min

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Step 15
~5 min

Serve with Masala Chai or coffee.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For chewier cookies, underbake slightly.

Add chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with milk, tea, or coffee.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Chocolate sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Popular American cookie

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Birthday

Occasion Tags

Snack time
Dessert
Baking
Party

Popularity Score

75/100

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